MTB Pedals

[NGRhodes]

Bacon Is Proof said:

Another vote for V8s.
Look after the bearings and they last very well.
They do weigh about 10% of a total bike though which is why I went for Wellgo magnesium.
The important thing though (other than the size) is the combination of pedal and shoe. Original Vans Wallys on original V8s (non-replaceable pins, no grease port) were like velcro wheras the more modern versions of each I found worked awfully together.

Genuine Converse and Aldi's cheap version both work pretty well with current V8s.
My favourite is the good old waffle pattern sole Vans for combination of grip and durability on a variety of flats I've had over the decade for mostly mild riding and a bit of BMX racing

[cml24]

I just bought new pedals and went with dmr V12. I tried buying V8, but they just weren't available for anything less than a couple of quid less than V12. So I went for them.

[MDMA .]

Ashtray83 said:

Love my DMR V12 magnesium pedals insanely grippy and good value
https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/dmr-v12...

Have them on 2 bikes.

[thewarlock]

Thanks for all the comments guys.

Think I've settled on a set of DMR V12s.

Only problem is, nowhere seems to have them in stock in orange!

[snotrag]

I'm surprised no one seems to have mentioned this - Go Composite (plastic!).
I've been riding for decades and used umpteen types of pedals, the whole DMR range included.


Lots of really good alloy pedals but I am a total convert to plastic:

- They are cheap(er)
- They are strong.
- They 'slide' off rocks much, much better than alloy ones do and resist damage
- The dont get all scraped and up and as they are self coloured they look tidier for longer
- You have to spend SERIOUS coin (eg Burgtecs with Ti axles and all the upgrades etc) to get alloy pedals as light as cheaper composites.


One-up composites and Nukeproof Horizon plastics on my two flat pedal bikes currently, they are both excellent.

[nosuchuser]

Another vote for V12 mags, super planted with 5ten freeriders. Sometimes almost too grippy and adjusting foot position can irk but a minor niggle.

[anonymous-user]

NGRhodes said:

Genuine Converse and Aldi's cheap version both work pretty well with current V8s.
My favourite is the good old waffle pattern sole Vans for combination of grip and durability on a variety of flats I've had over the decade for mostly mild riding and a bit of BMX racing

i use cross running shoes, really solid sole.

[ChrisDT]

I have had Nukeproof Neutron Composite on my last 2 bikes including my current Stumpjumper - Work a treat and i've got big feet too.

Edited by ChrisDT on Friday 19th February 11:53

[Pulse]

snotrag said:

I'm surprised no one seems to have mentioned this - Go Composite (plastic!).
I've been riding for decades and used umpteen types of pedals, the whole DMR range included.


Lots of really good alloy pedals but I am a total convert to plastic:

- They are cheap(er)
- They are strong.
- They 'slide' off rocks much, much better than alloy ones do and resist damage
- The dont get all scraped and up and as they are self coloured they look tidier for longer
- You have to spend SERIOUS coin (eg Burgtecs with Ti axles and all the upgrades etc) to get alloy pedals as light as cheaper composites.


One-up composites and Nukeproof Horizon plastics on my two flat pedal bikes currently, they are both excellent.

I agree. Me and another poster also mentioned the HT pedals, which are well-rated everywhere, and cost around £32.

[MikeeS3]

Superlightdaa said:

Hope all the way, quality kit.

Normally I'd agree but the pedals aren't on the same level for grip as DMR Vault's or Burgtec Penthouse

[thewarlock]

Just to close this out, in case anyone cares, I went for a set of these:



Crank Bros Stamp 1, in orange.

[vwsurfbum]

thewarlock said:

Just to close this out, in case anyone cares, I went for a set of these:



Crank Bros Stamp 1, in orange.

When you try a proper pedal you'll realise how bad they are. (sorry for being negative)

[take-good-care-of-the-forest-dewey]

vwsurfbum said:

When you try a proper pedal you'll realise how bad they are. (sorry for being negative)

Interesting you say that. I bought a pair for my Son's bike...they've not had lots of use but the grip went really really quickly. Put in the spares box and replaced with hope's which are significantly better.

We share a YT jump bike, which came with the top end metal CB pedals and they're night and day better than their plastic cousins. Wonder if the plastic ones have soft ally pins?

[David_M]

Bathroom_Security said:

Lovey1 said:

Quick thread steel. Nice wall mount. Which one is it?

Mottez pedal mount from halfrauds, got two of them.

Only complaint is the bike will sometimes roll forward as the tire is the only thing that grips and stops it, bike wont fall off though

May need to put a screw in under the front wheel to stop it

That looks great, and I might even buy one, but they put the derailleur against the wall in the photo.
(The Halfords one, not the OPs)